About Lung Cancer: Genetics and Lung Cancer

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Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Coping Treatment From Lynne Eldridge MD, your Guide to Lung Cancer  Genetics can be confusing, especially as we are learning about treatments for acquired gene mutations at the same time as we are learning about hereditary mutations that raise the risk of lung cancer. Best wishes, Dr. Lynne Lung Cancer Linked with Breast Cancer Gene  We've heard a lot this past year (think: Angelina Jolie) about breast cancer genes.  We are now learning that one of these genes - BRCA2 - may double the risk of lung cancer.  Read more Genetic Testing for Lung Cancer  If you have non-small cell lung cancer, especially lung adenocarcinoma, your tumor has hopefully been tested for a few common gene mutations that have effective treatments.  Read more Search Related Topics:  molecular profiling  egfr  alk Can Lung Cancer Be Inherited?  Lung cancer does seem to run in certain families.  Who is at the highest risk?  Read more Search Related Topics:  lung cancer causes  genetics and lung cancer  Importance of a Second Opinion with Lung Cancer  If you haven't received a second opinion -- whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with lung cancer for some time - check out these thoughts.  Read more Related Searches Lung Cancer Tumor Stage 4 Colon Cancer About Cancer Breast Cancer Cancer and Treatment Featured Articles Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Treatment Can Granite Countertops Cause Lung Cancer? Lung Cancer in Women Finding a Lung Cancer Support Group   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Lung Cancer? Symptoms of Lung Cancer Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Treatment of Lung Cancer Preventing Lung Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Lung Cancer: When You are First Diagnosed

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Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Coping Treatment From Lynne Eldridge MD, your Guide to Lung Cancer  Some of you have been living with lung cancer for a long time, but in those first days and weeks after a diagnosis you probably remember the whirlwind of emotions and decisions -- emotions and decisions you never wished to experience.  What are a few things you should think about in those early moments? Best wishes,  Dr. Lynne First Steps to Take When You are Newly Diagnosed  What are a few steps to begin with when you hear those words, "you have cancer?"  Read more Search Related Topics:  newly diagnosed  lung cancer treatments  lung cancer support Genetic Testing for People with Lung Cancer  When you think of genetics, you may think of inherited characteristics.  But the genetic testing recommended for people diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer looks for acquired mutations - mutations in genes that occur as part of cells becoming malignant.  And for some people discovering these mutations can direct doctors to the newest treatments available.  Read more Search Related Topics:  molecular profiling  egfr  alk How to Choose an Oncologist  What kind of doctors care for people with lung cancer, and how can you choose the best doctors?  Read more Search Related Topics:  newly diagnosed  chemotherapy  lung cancer surgery How to Choose a Cancer Center  Cancer doctor's don't work alone, but usually as part of a cancer center.  What should you look for and think about in choosing the best cancer center to meet your needs?  Read more Search Related Topics:  lung cancer treatments  newly diagnosed  lung cancer surgery Related Searches Lung Cancer Tumor About Cancer Stage 4 Cancer Cancer Treatment Diagnosis of Cancer Featured Articles Lung Adenocarcinoma Supporting a Loved One with Cancer Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer Chemotherapy Side Effects and How to Manage Them Finding Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer Finding a Lung Cancer Support Group   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Lung Cancer? Symptoms of Lung Cancer Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Treatment of Lung Cancer Preventing Lung Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement

9 Signs You May Have a Gluten Allergy: What’s on About.com Today

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